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I’m an award-winning creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic creative leader and mentor. My craft seamlessly combines creativity and strategy so design solutions always meet the client’s communication objectives. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and publishing, I have created multi-media online platforms, written, designed, and launched brand guides for major brands, and designed assets for high-profile events and installations. I firmly believe in continuous learning and discovering new ways to address creative challenges. My goal is to create engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our target audiences and captivates their attention.…I’m an award-winning creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic creative leader and mentor. My craft seamlessly combines creativity and strategy so design solutions always meet the client’s communication objectives. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and publishing, I have created multi-media online platforms, written, designed, and launched brand guides for major brands, and designed assets for high-profile events and installations. I firmly believe in continuous learning and discovering new ways to address creative challenges. My goal is to create engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our target audiences and captivates their attention.

Gareth Abbit

Creative Director, Art Director, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m an award-winning creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic creative leader and mentor. My craft seamlessly combines creativity and strategy so design solutions always meet the client’s communication objectives. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and publishing, I have created multi-media online platforms, written, designed, and launched brand guides for major brands, and designed assets for high-profile events and installations. I firmly believe in continuous learning and discovering new ways to address creative challenges. My goal is to create engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our target audiences and captivates their attention.…I’m an award-winning creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic creative leader and mentor. My craft seamlessly combines creativity and strategy so design solutions always meet the client’s communication objectives. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and publishing, I have created multi-media online platforms, written, designed, and launched brand guides for major brands, and designed assets for high-profile events and installations. I firmly believe in continuous learning and discovering new ways to address creative challenges. My goal is to create engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our target audiences and captivates their attention.

Available to hire

I’m an award-winning creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic creative leader and mentor. My craft seamlessly combines creativity and strategy so design solutions always meet the client’s communication objectives. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and publishing, I have created multi-media online platforms, written, designed, and launched brand guides for major brands, and designed assets for high-profile events and installations.

I firmly believe in continuous learning and discovering new ways to address creative challenges. My goal is to create engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our target audiences and captivates their attention.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Welsh

Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Lead at Hogarth Worldwide (Ogilvy)

April 30, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Led creative teams, managed project timelines and budgets, and provided creative direction for UK and international teams working on clients such as YouTube and easyJet holidays. Crafted brand strategies and developed high-quality solutions for global brands. Focused on solving creative challenges and motivating teams with a client-facing, solution-oriented approach. Integrated AI and emerging technologies into creative workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.

Creative Lead at Hogarth Worldwide (Ogilvy)

April 30, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Led creative teams and managed project timelines and budgets, providing creative direction to teams in the UK and internationally for clients such as YouTube and easyJet holidays. Crafted brand strategies and high-quality solutions for global brands. Passionate about solving creative challenges and motivating teams, adopting a client-facing, creative solutions approach. Used various content management systems to create and upload suitable assets, enhancing workflow efficiency and quality. Led a team of creatives to integrate AI and emerging technologies into creative workflows, increasing design efficiency and quality. Worked with clients including YouTube, Coca Cola, BP, Amex, Barclays, HM Government, British Airways, KraftHeinz, Boots, and Meta.

Freelance Creative (Graphic Designer and Art Director) at Self-employed

December 1, 2013 - August 25, 2025

Delivered creative solutions for global brands including smoothie packaging and digital customer service projects. Managed corporate events ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Pitched and developed materials for major clients, contributing to improved project efficiency.

Freelance Creative / Graphic Designer and Art Director at Freelance

December 1, 2013 - August 25, 2025

Delivered creative solutions for global brands including smoothie packaging for Nosh Detox and digital customer service for a telecommunications company, enhancing brand visibility. Managed corporate events for BBC Worldwide and Google, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client expectations. Pitched and developed materials for Unilever, American Express, BT, Barclays, and CNN, contributing to improvements in project efficiency and brand representation.

Creative Director at Medicus International (Publicis Groupe)

December 1, 2011 - August 25, 2025

Led a team of innovators prioritising client strategies across print and digital channels. Developed digital solutions including an iPad iPoster and an online patient information website with animations. Spearheaded targeted online sales promotions.

Creative Director at Medicus International (Publicis Groupe)

December 1, 2011 - August 25, 2025

Led a team of innovators collaborating creatively and prioritising client strategies. Adapted communication channels from print to digital aligned with client needs. Developed digital solutions such as an iPad iPoster for Orion and an online patient information website with instructional animations for Ferring. Spearheaded targeted online sales promotions for Novartis. Clients included GSK, J&J, Sanofi, BMS, Novartis, Schering-Plough, and AstraZeneca.

Design and Artwork Manager at Creative Services Displays and Exhibitions

June 30, 2003 - August 25, 2025

Managed design, artwork, and production for high-end retail exhibition design company. Produced many high-calibre installations primarily for fashion and cosmetics clients.

Design and Artwork Manager at Creative Services Displays and Exhibitions

June 30, 2003 - August 25, 2025

Managed design, artwork, and production facilities for a high-end retail exhibition design company producing installations predominantly for fashion and cosmetics clients including Clinique, Christian Dior, Kurt Geiger, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, Laura Mercier, Lulu Guinness, and Chanel.

Design Manager at British Heart Foundation

November 30, 2002 - August 25, 2025

Established a new in-house design facility, managed a team of designers and copywriters, and implemented a new brand identity in conjunction with Interbrand. Liaised with internal clients, managed external suppliers, and enhanced negotiation skills.

Design Manager at British Heart Foundation

November 30, 2002 - August 25, 2025

Established a new in-house design facility for the charity, managing a team of designers and copywriters. Set up an efficient photo library and liaised with internal clients on design briefs. Managed and implemented a new brand identity in conjunction with Interbrand. Attended a negotiation course to enhance skills dealing with external suppliers and internal clients.